Celtics Land Nets’ Nic Claxton In Bold NBA Trade Scenario

Nic Claxton, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, NBA Trade Rumors
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Nicolas Claxton, Brooklyn Nets, NBA Trade Rumors
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Brooklyn Nets receive: F/C Robert Williams III, 2025 First-Round Pick (BOS), 2029 First-Round Pick (Swap – BOS) 
Boston Celtics receive: C Nic Claxton, G Patty Mills

In fact, these are two of the most defining big men of the modern NBA. 

The position has changed as much as any on the floor. For a long time, big men were expected to play in the paint – on both ends of the floor. With the three-point revolution, that changed. 

Suddenly, starting bigs around the NBA were letting it fly from long range. The concept is simple. If a big man’s primary assignment is a willing shooter, it forces them out of the paint. 

As tends to be the case, this inspired another trend. Now, big men with the foot speed to close out three-point attempts and guard the perimeter have become fashionable.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Nic Claxton, Boston Celtics & Brooklyn Nets Updates

Claxton and Williams III are two of the league’s best in that regard. 

With that in mind, why would the Celtics make this swap? 

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When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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